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| AFTER TOTAL COST: $24 $8 fabric + $2 ribbon + $4 spray paint + $10 foam mattress pad |
I think I might be able to wrangle up some more spools...
Can anybody think of anything else they could turned into?
DIY: Electrical Spool Stools
Monday, August 22, 2011
As an elementary teacher, I'm always spending money on my classroom this time of year. When my friend and coworker Jeannie walked by a huge pile of electrical spools sitting outside our newly rewired building, she thought we might be able to use them for something. We plotted a way to turn them into stools for the kids to sit on. Buying bean bags every couple years can get expensive, so I was definitely up for a cheaper option.
They ended up reminding me a bit of Luigi's toad stool (think Nintendo back in the day).
I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out; I just hope they hold up to twenty-something 5th graders fighting over them. Later this week I'll be posting my entire classroom makeover, so be sure and head back to check it out.
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Wow! So cute! Perfect for a classroom!
Fantastic, they will love it and probably the stools will become the fave hangout in the classroom!
Awesome! I think they look great, and yes a little like that toad guy :) Good luck with your upcoming school year! We would love to see you link this up at our link up parties, we have one every Tuesday and one every Sunday! Or link up to both ;) Hope to see you there.
Britney
www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com
What a great idea! They turned out so cute! I hope you will share this on my Delight Me party over at Doodles & Doilies!
http://doodlesanddoilies.blogspot.com
These look gorgeous
These turned out great!! I remember pretending these spools were wheelchairs when I was a kid=)
Nice work finding a creative use for them!!
-Adriane @fruitfulhomejournal.blogspot.com
So cute! They remind me of toadstools too.
Those are soooo cool! Seriously, I want these. Your students must love them!
http://growcreative.blogspot.com/
Thanks ladies! I'll be posting some more classroom projects tomorrow. Today was a 14 hour work day, so blogging isn't getting my best tonight:( I appreciate all your great feedback.
Wow! Brilliant project! You can also make a tiny table using the spool as the stand. Just find a round and flat top on it.
So cute! Can't wait to see the pictures! Have a great 1st day at your new school! xo
Wow! Great idea! :))
I totally thought of Toadstool when I saw these! They are awesome :-)
I have seen tables at Ballard where they wrap the stem with rope. I have been wanting to try it.
Thanks ladies! Jen-that's a great idea. The larger spools would make perfect tables for a backyard dinner party.
Luigi's toadstool was always the best, it meant and extra life, and for how good I was at that game I definitely need them. I laughed to myself when I saw these pieces not because they are funny, but more like the laughing in disbelief at how clever you are. I love them:)
Those are so cute. What a great idea! I love the polka dots. So fresh and happy.
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Thanks!
Thanks Julia:) Glad I'm good for a laugh. Vicky, thanks for stopping by. I'm heading your way now!
Love how this turned out. BRAVO!
I wanted to let you know that I've got a great giveaway that ends Friday. It's for $100 to wallquotes.com, and trust me they've got something I know you'll love!
Stop by and enter ASAP. I'd love to see what you would do with their products! See you soon!
Artie
http://niagaranovice.blogspot.com
Check out my blog posting on making an end table/ Ottoman out of an electrical spool.
http://thethriftyneedle.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/crazy-patched-stool/
This particular one was in a designer shop and was so comfortable.
I like what you did for your class!
Terri
Great idea! They look so cute. Wonderful upcycling :)
Gaaaahhh so cute. I can't get over it. Xo, Katie
I have one of these electrical spools and am going to give it a try...thanks for the idea!
I absolutely love this...any idea where i could find some of these spools? I really want to make these for my classroom!
I happened to get lucky with mine, but I've suggested that others check with your local hardware store. I know that wires and cables come shipped to them on spools. Maybe they'd be willing ot part with some?
These are also great for coffee and side tables! Etsy has options!
Oooh, I didn't even THINK to try Etsy. Thanks!
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